Balsall Common vs Water Orton

Property in Balsall Common commands an average of £482,990, compared with £285,609 in Water Orton – a difference of 69%. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Water Orton it is a flat at £156,792.

Residents of Water Orton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.7 per 1,000 versus 78.8 per 1,000 in Balsall Common. The most common crime category in Balsall Common is violent-crime, while in Water Orton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Balsall Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Water Orton. There are 2 schools in Balsall Common and 1 in Water Orton.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 338.4 Mbps in Balsall Common and 333.8 Mbps in Water Orton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 91.7% in Water Orton. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 61.3% in Water Orton.

→Balsall Common is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (338 vs 334 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Balsall Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Water Orton averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,239 in Water Orton. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Water Orton.

→Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,667 in Water Orton and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 45.6 in Water Orton. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 70.4% in Water Orton. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.9% in Water Orton.

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